T Bar was born from the most humble of origins. A simple cup of tea made by the family’s mother in the 70’s is where T Bar really began, sitting around the kitchen table in the family home. It is T Bar’s belief that precious memories with loved ones in places dear to your heart - such as your first cup of tea - can be reignited through certain aromas, colors and textures.
Today, T Bar remains a proudly Australian owned & operated business with exceptional tea still at the heart of what they do. With many different tea blends to choose from, all the tea leaves are sourced directly from growers to bring authentic flavors from around the world to your home.
HERBAL TEAS: PEPPERMINT, CHAMOMILE, NIGHT-T
A little bit sneaky, herbal teas don’t exactly contain any of the Camellis Sinensis plant that regular teas do. Rather, they’re a blend of other botanicals and fruits, which, added to hot water, deliver the same comfy experience. Some tea folk might get their knickers in a knot and demand you refer to the aromatic pick-me-ups as Tisanes. We thoroughly embrace herbal teas as a rich addition to the culture and some would even argue that some botanicals are a better match to that other rich delight: chocolate.
EARL GREY
Black tea is fully oxidized. Where other varieties may be subtle and delicate this one’s bold and engaging. The leaves are picked at maturity, withered, oxidized and finally fired. They can then sometimes be chopped up into itty, bitty pieces for the household tea bags or left loose for grandma’s teapot. They say the British Empire was built on this stuff but we think it goes rather better with scones and butter than bayonets and Colonel Mustard.
GREEN TEA
Steeped in tradition and a culture that goes back to BC times, the un-oxidized leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, picked at maturity and then steamed or pan-fried to arrest the leaf’s natural decomposition is a technology of sorts that simply cannot be beat. Green tea (or Cha) is at the real root of this whole thing T Bar’s into. Once you sip on this incredible imbibe you too become a part of the timeless tradition that is tea. It’s the original and, if you had a weekend off to ask half the world about it, you might conclude it’s the best.
CHAI TEA
Originally from India, Chai quickly became the much-lauded success of world-music festivals. Now it’s a popular drink for the busy business class looking to swap their coffee habit for a healthier hot beverage. However, we’ve taken Chai back to the subcontinent source with our spicy blend. Each sip, whether with hot water, milk or soy makes you feel like you’ve just put on a pair of fisherman pants and kicked off your shoes to dance to the music in your mouth. And, just quietly, our Chai is a fantastic cure-all for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday-itis.
Almost as good as brushing your teeth, the refreshing taste of natural peppermint is as soothing on the soul as it is in your mouth. A high content of etheric oils gives the brew a strong yet delicious aroma. Caffeine free.
TO BREW: Boil the kettle with fresh water. Add 1 tea bag for a cup or mug, or 2 tea bags for a small pot. Infusion time: 5-10 minutes
With a well rounded bouquet, T Bar’s chamomile tea has many old wives nattering on about it’s cures and calming effects on young and old alike. We think it makes us sleepy. Caffeine free.
TO BREW: Boil the kettle with fresh water. Add 1 tea bag for a cup or mug, or 2 tea bags for a small pot. Infusion time: 5-10 minutes
It’s as effective as the cool side of the pillow, better than a warm glass of milk and pairs perfectly with a mohair rug. Drinking this tea will have you soon falling towards the pillow. Caffeine free, not recommended if pregnant.
TO BREW: Boil the kettle with fresh water. Add 1 tea bag for a cup or mug, or 2 tea bags for a small pot. Infusion time: 5-10 minutes
The distinct, smooth flavor of the Earl Grey with bergamont will envelop the taste buds to linger on until your next cup. Can be served with a dash of milk or simply as is.
TO BREW: Boil the kettle with fresh water. Add 1 tea bag for a cup or mug, or 2 tea bags for a small pot. Infusion time: 3-5 minutes
An ethereal green tea with a delicate and natural honey note. The most popular of green teas and filled to the brim with natural goodness. Best served as is.
TO BREW: Boil the kettle with fresh water. Add 1 tea bag for a cup or mug, or 2 tea bags for a small pot. Infusion time: 2-3 minutes
All the spices of the Orient shift this simple black tea into another dimension. Out-of-this-world delicious, T Bar chai tastes like the secret of life well-lived and is one of T Bar’s most popular blends. Takes milk, a swirl of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
TO BREW: Boil the kettle with fresh water. Add 1 tea bag for a cup or mug, or 2 tea bags for a small pot. Infusion time: 3-5 minutes
The secret to a perfect cheese platter are premium, all natural crackers. Tucker’s Gourmet Crackers are perfect with dips, antipasto, or on their own. With delicious flavors to choose from, try stopping at just one.
Situated in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and Mainland Australia, King Island’s unique environment creates perfect conditions for lush pastures for cows to graze on to produce a sweet, and rich milk. Award winning Roaring Forties Blue is full flavored, with a sweet and slightly fruity character.
The search for premium olive oil stops here. Currawong Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced using only the highest quality olives from South Australia. Known for its Mediterranean climate and rich ochre soils, Currawong olives have a distinct yet subtle flavor. Pressed within hours of their picking, the flavor remains undisturbed and ready to be enjoyed. Currawong is the only olive oil we reach for.
